World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football? | World Cup 2026

“Adding the World Cup to his résumé means Rodri has now won the World Cup, the European Championship, the Champions League, and the Ballon d’Or,” writes Owen Bagnall. “Has anyone else ‘completed football’ like this?” They have but it’s a small, elite list. Franz Beckenbauer and Gerd Müller were the first to complete the set, … Read more

Women’s Super League: Newcastle in talks to sign Leanne Kiernan

Newcastle United are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland forward Leanne Kiernan from Liverpool. The 27-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan at Nottingham Forest but still has more than a year remaining on her Liverpool contract. It means second-tier Newcastle would be expected to pay a fee to bring … Read more

House passes short-term bill to keep government funded past midterm elections 

House lawmakers on Tuesday passed a temporary bill aimed at preventing a government shutdown before the midterm elections. The short-term spending bill would ensure that the federal government remains open until December 4, after the September 30 funding deadline and the November 3 midterm elections. The so-called continuing resolution won House approval in a 2020-205 … Read more

BU signs $104M PILOT agreement with city, the largest in Boston history

Local news This is BU’s first pilot agreement in more than 25 years. People walk on the Boston University campus near Marsh Church. Jessica Rinaldi/The Boston Globe Boston University The City of Boston and the City of Boston have finalized the largest Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) agreement in the city’s history, officials said. … Read more

‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?’ Season 5 returns to ABC with Jimmy Kimmel and celebrity guests

los angeles — Jimmy Kimmel returns for another season of the celebrity competition show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, with a new group of stars trying to win $1 million for their favorite charities. Season 5 of the series “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?” It is set to air on ABC. Previous winners … Read more

Jon Stewart loses his mind after spotting ‘a backup Trump’ strolling behind president: ‘Who in the world?’ 

Left-wing comedian Jon Stewart did a double take on Monday after spotting a man who closely resembled the commander-in-chief — whom he called a “back-up Trump” — strolling near the president. “The Daily Show” host focused on the president’s lookalike after the game section From Trump’s statements to reporters at Joint Base Andrews after the … Read more

There 9 statewide ballot questions will be up for a vote in November

policy Ballot measures range from amending state tax revenue caps and amending state voting and election procedures to repealing previous firearms and marijuana legislation. Commonwealth Secretary William Galvin polls for the 2024 election. Pat Greenhouse/The Boston Globe Massachusetts voters will face nine statewide ballot questions when they head to the polls for the upcoming statewide … Read more

Liverpool transfer news: Andoni Iraola wants Alexis Mac Allister and Alisson to stay at Anfield

Liverpool boss Andoni Iraola wants midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and goalkeeper Alisson to remain at the club. Argentina international Mac Allister has two years left on the five-year contract he signed at Liverpool when he joined the Reds in 2023. The 27-year-old has yet to begin talks over a new deal, which has prompted speculation … Read more

Football gossip: Rashford, Konsa, Diomande

A trio of Premier League heavyweights all want Marcus Rashford, Arsenal are interested in Aston Villa‘s Ezri Konsa, and Nottingham Forest look set to sign a new defender. Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal are all plotting a move for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, 28, but the Old Trafford hierarchy do not want to sell him … Read more